Oui Speak Fashion (2025)

29/11/2024

has announced the introduction of a new standard prohibiting the use of exotic leather by all brands participating in the official schedule of London Fashion Week (LFW) starting in February 2025.

This standard is part of the Institute of Positive Fashion, an initiative driven by the BFC to promote sustainability and ethical fashion practices.

In December 2023, the BFC formally banned the use of fur at London Fashion Week. The new ban on exotic leather expands upon this existing fur-free policy. Discussions are also underway regarding the use of feathers on the runway, signaling the council’s ongoing efforts to advance responsible and sustainable fashion.

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28/11/2024

Luxury department store Nordstrom is set to launch a special holiday event, "The Blizz on 57th Street," at its New York City flagship location starting November 29, 2024.

As part of Nordstrom’s "Wonder All the Way" campaign, this event promises to create a dreamlike world that transcends the ordinary, offering visitors a truly unique and magical experience.

The event’s creative direction comes from a team of top New York-based visionaries, including i-D Magazine Editor-in-Chief Thom Bettridge, former Barneys New York Creative Director Matthew Mazzuca, artist Desi Santiago, and Balenciaga graphic designer Gian Gisiger. Together, they have brought this imaginative holiday spectacle to life.

📱Read full articla at https://ouispeakfashion.com/2024-11-28-nordstrom/
📸Courtesy of Nordstrom. Photo Credit: Nordstrom/Jack Koto

25/11/2024

Fashion designer Jeremy Scott has collaborated with luxury skincare brand SpoiledChild to launch an innovative collection that redefines the boundaries of skincare and design. This collaboration elevates skincare products into art pieces, blending wellness and design in a groundbreaking approach.

At the heart of this exclusive collection is the SpoiledChild x Jeremy Scott Chrome Spaceship. Featuring a futuristic reusable design with a stunning chrome finish, it functions not only as a skincare product but also as a piece of interior art.

Encased within this unique vessel is the H30 Fibroquin™ Advanced Firming Eye Cream, a formula developed with clinically researched proprietary ingredients to reduce fine lines, dark circles, and puffiness, creating a youthful and radiant appearance.

📱Read full article at https://ouispeakfashion.com/2024-11-25-spoiledchild/

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18/11/2024

The luxury fashion brand from southern France, , has opened a new flagship store in London, following the launch of its SoHo flagship in New York.

Located at 33 New Bond Street in Mayfair, one of London’s most prestigious shopping streets, the new store occupies an entire Victorian neoclassical building that formerly housed the Richard Green Gallery.

18/11/2024

Luxury brand AMIRI, renowned for its sophisticated West Coast spirit, has opened its first store in India at New Delhi’s “The Chanakya.”

This highly anticipated launch marks a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion and offers a unique opportunity to experience AMIRI’s iconic design philosophy.

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📸Courtesy of Amiri

18/11/2024

On November 18, luxury giant Kering announced the appointment of Cédric Charbit as the new CEO of and Gianfranco Gianangeli as the new CEO of , effective January 2, 2025.

Both will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering’s Deputy CEO in charge of brand development. With this change, Bellettini will now fully focus on the development of Kering’s Fashion, Leather Goods, and Jewelry Houses.

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📸Courtesy of Kering

15/11/2024

unveiled its temporary Fifth Avenue flagship store in New York City, opened to accommodate the three-year renovation of its main flagship location today. This temporary store is set to serve as a substitute during the renovation period.

Located at 6 East 57th Street along Fifth Avenue, the new store welcomes visitors with an atrium featuring Louis Vuitton trunk towers designed by architect Shohei Shigematsu.

Inside, the store boasts a spacious product display area, offering a comfortable environment for a leisurely shopping experience. Additionally, it features three exclusive VIP shopping suites, providing a private and luxurious shopping experience. The store also offers a curated collection of New York-themed collector’s items to captivate its visitors.

A major highlight of the store is the U.S. debut of Louis Vuitton’s “Le Café Louis Vuitton” and the chocolate shop “Chocolat Maxime Frédéric.”

Officially opening today, “Le Café Louis Vuitton” has already garnered significant attention, with reservations fully booked for the next two months.

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📸Courtesy of Louis Vuitton

14/11/2024

On November 14 (local time), Tapestry, Inc. announced that it has mutually agreed to terminate the merger agreement with Capri Holdings Limited. This decision to end the merger agreement was made as the best course of action for both companies, given the legal uncertainties and the anticipated difficulties in resolving the matter by the set deadline.

With this decision, Tapestry intends to further focus on growth strategies for its iconic in-house brands, including Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.

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14/11/2024

Designer Peter Do will be stepping down as Creative Director of Helmut Lang. His final collection for the brand is set to be the Pre-Fall 2025 season.

Do joined Helmut Lang in May 2023 under Fast Retailing’s ownership, taking on the role of Creative Director to oversee both the women’s and men’s collections while simultaneously leading his own luxury brand, Peter Do. During his tenure, he skillfully blended the brand’s history with contemporary trends, reinterpreting Helmut Lang’s signature style and breathing new life into it.

📱Read full articla at ouispeakfashion.com
📸Courtesy of Peter Do

13/11/2024

On November 13, designer Phillip Lim announced that he is stepping down as creative director of his namesake brand, .

Lim’s final collection for the brand was presented during New York Fashion Week in September this year, celebrating the brand’s 20th anniversary with the Spring/Summer 2025 collection.

Zhou, the brand’s co-founder, is expected to remain as CEO and sole owner, but the successor for the creative director role has yet to be determined.

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13/11/2024

On November 8, StockX, the rapidly growing online marketplace based in Detroit, announced a leadership transition.

Current CEO Scott Cutler will step down from his role on December 31, 2024, with co-founder Greg Schwartz set to take over as CEO starting January 1, 2025.

Cutler will continue contributing to StockX as an advisor and will work closely with Schwartz to ensure a smooth transition through the end of the year.

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📸 Courtesy of StockX

11/11/2024

Luxury conglomerate Richemont announced its H1 earnings, revealing stable sales but declining profit. The Specialist Watchmakers division suffered particularly due to weak demand in the Chinese market, pulling down overall performance.

For the six months ending September 2024, Richemont’s sales amounted to €10.077 billion, a 1% decrease year-over-year. Operating profit stood at €2.206 billion, marking a 17% decline from the previous year. Consequently, the operating profit margin dropped from 26.0% to 21.9%, highlighting the company’s challenges.

The profit decline was primarily due to sluggish demand for luxury watches in the Chinese market.

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11/11/2024

Luxury conglomerate Richemont announced its H1 earnings, revealing stable sales but declining profit. The Specialist Watchmakers division suffered particularly due to weak demand in the Chinese market, pulling down overall performance.

For the six months ending September 2024, Richemont’s sales amounted to €10.077 billion, a 1% decrease year-over-year. Operating profit stood at €2.206 billion, marking a 17% decline from the previous year. Consequently, the operating profit margin dropped from 26.0% to 21.9%, highlighting the company’s challenges.

The profit decline was primarily due to sluggish demand for luxury watches in the Chinese market.

📱Read full articla at ouispeakfashion.com
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08/11/2024

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton’s investment arm, LVMH Luxury Ventures, has acquired a minority stake in the Swedish menswear brand Our Legacy. This move is part of LVMH’s strategy to nurture the next generation of luxury brands and represents a proactive step toward the rapidly growing menswear market.
Why did LVMH choose Our Legacy from among so many brands, and how is the evolution of the men’s fashion market influencing this decision?

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07/11/2024

On November 7, Corporation announced that its second-quarter revenue for FY2025 grew by 6% year-over-year, surpassing expectations.

The growth was driven by strong expansion in the direct-to-consumer business in Asia and Europe, alongside a successful brand loyalty strategy.

In response, the company raised its full-year revenue forecast from the previous growth range of 2-3% to 3-4% and indicated an increase in adjusted operating margin. Following the announcement, the stock rose by 6% in early trading.

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07/11/2024

, a fashion retailer based in Canada, is experiencing rapid growth in the U.S. market.

Founded in 1984, Aritzia is a Canadian retailer known for offering high-quality, stylish women’s fashion at accessible prices. With multiple in-house brands such as Wilfred, Babaton, and Tna, the company provides a diverse range of products aimed at a broad customer base.

Over the past few years, Aritzia has achieved remarkable growth, breaking new ground as a Canadian retailer. Its expansion strategy has been a driving force behind its growing store presence and revenue in the U.S., setting a strong example of the importance of market positioning and customer experience in the retail industry. How has Aritzia built its current success, and how does it continue to thrive in an increasingly competitive market?

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05/11/2024

Joshua Schulman, the new CEO of , faces a daunting task in reviving this traditional British luxury brand.

In recent years, Burberry’s sales have significantly declined, and its stock price has dropped by around 40% since the beginning of this year. Consequently, there is widespread speculation in the market that Burberry might become a target for acquisition.

Reports of an acquisition by Italy’s Moncler, famous for its puffer jackets, caused Burberry’s stock to surge by as much as 8% on Monday.

While Moncler has stated it would not comment on “unsubstantiated rumors,” various media outlets report increasing industry chatter that Moncler is considering the acquisition to create a new giant in outdoor luxury apparel.

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04/11/2024

On November 4, the Aeffe Group’s Alberta Ferretti brand announced the appointment of Alexandra Lamprecht as its first-ever general manager.

Working alongside creative director Lorenzo Serafini, Lamprecht will lead the brand’s new phase of growth and will report directly to Aeffe Group head and Alberta Ferretti’s founder’s brother, Massimo Ferretti. This new team structure aims to drive the brand’s expansion and success in the international market.

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📸Alexandra Lamprecht. Courtesy of Alberta Ferretti

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